Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Inhibition: A Double-Edged Sword in Cardiovascular Health and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk
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Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Inhibition: A Double-Edged Sword in Cardiovascular Health and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk

Genetic analyses reveal that cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibition, while beneficial for cardiovascular disease, is associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) across European and East Asian populations, highlighting a critical safety concern.
Testosterone Inhibition and Reduced Risk of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Men: Insights from a Large Swedish Cohort
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Testosterone Inhibition and Reduced Risk of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Men: Insights from a Large Swedish Cohort

A population-based cohort study in Sweden found that use of 5α-reductase inhibitors, which reduce bioactive testosterone, is associated with a 17% lower risk of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in men, supporting the hormonal influence on these cancers' male predominance.
Differentiating Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis from Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Insights from Structured Histopathology in a Saudi Cohort
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Differentiating Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis from Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Insights from Structured Histopathology in a Saudi Cohort

This study delineates distinct clinical, radiographic, laboratory, and histopathologic features separating allergic fungal rhinosinusitis from eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in a Middle Eastern tertiary-care cohort.
Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Prognostic Impact of Complete Pathologic Response and Influence of Treatment Modality—A US National Database Study
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Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Prognostic Impact of Complete Pathologic Response and Influence of Treatment Modality—A US National Database Study

Complete pathologic response (cPR) after locoregional therapies notably improves survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing liver transplantation. Yttrium-90 radioembolization shows superior cPR rates, particularly when administered early and in patients with higher tumor burden.
Evaluating Pembrolizumab, Bevacizumab, and Oral Metronomic Cyclophosphamide in Heavily Pretreated Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer: Real-World Outcomes and Clinical Implications
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Evaluating Pembrolizumab, Bevacizumab, and Oral Metronomic Cyclophosphamide in Heavily Pretreated Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer: Real-World Outcomes and Clinical Implications

This study assesses the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab combined with bevacizumab and oral metronomic cyclophosphamide in heavily pretreated platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients, showing modest disease control with manageable toxicity in a real-world setting.
Genetic Testing in Endometrial Cancer: Prevalence of Pathogenic Germline Variants and Implications for Clinical Practice in a Diverse Community Cohort
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Genetic Testing in Endometrial Cancer: Prevalence of Pathogenic Germline Variants and Implications for Clinical Practice in a Diverse Community Cohort

In a large, diverse cohort of women with endometrial cancer, 11.9% harbored pathogenic germline variants, including Lynch syndrome and homologous recombination deficiency-related mutations. Testing at diagnosis identified most Lynch syndrome cases, highlighting the need for expanded genetic screening strategies.